United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. With clasp 'Germany'

An early issue of the medalMedal riband fitted with an un-marked 12mm crimp brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting as issuedInstituted in 1946, the Army of Occupation Medal, was awarded to service personnel who performed at least 30 x consecutive days of military duty within a designated geographical area of military occupation. The Army of Occupation Medal was presented with a campaign clasp, denoting either European (Germany) or Asian (Japan) service, depending on the region in which occupation service had been performed. Qualifying service in Europe included:- Germany (9 May 1945 to 5 May 1955)- Austria (9 May 1945 to 27 July 1955)- Italy (9 May 1945 to 15 September 1947)- West Berlin (9 May 1945 to 2 October 1990)Condition: EF